Just last week Goldman Sachs, a well known Wall Street brand that is popular with investors and most definitely profitable, was accused of fraudulent actions involving sub-prime mortgages–investments that were likely to fail and these were selected by a Hedge Fund—Paulson & Co, Inc. According to a report on MSNBC.com with Lisa Myers, the SEC …Read the full article…
Unethical Behavior and Its Effect on Brand Reputation, Relationships and Sustainability!
Where Social Responsibility Elevates The Brand!
Rarely do you see a Starbucks commercial. When you do, you really notice. The most recent one is focused on their social responsibility as a highly respected brand that cares about the environment. It’s called ‘Join the Movement’ and it’s about making a difference.
Branded Service Moments of Truth
By Carol Chapman, Principal & Co-founder, The Brand Ascension Group Most people have heard the term Moments of Truth. These are those defining moments when customers evaluate whether or not you Walk your Talk as a brand and declare “This is great—I’ll be back” or “Nada – don’t’ think I’ll return”. I’ve recently come to …Read the full article…
DEMAND FOR YOUR BRAND
Building a brand in today’s global market is very different from what it used to be. No longer can an organization expect marketing to do the work of branding. Marketing is important for communicating and spreading your brand’s message, piquing the interest of and acquiring new customers, however, the sheer effort of marketing doesn’t create a unique culture, systems and processes, nor deliver memorable brand experiences that keep customers coming back for more. That’s why the function of brand definition and development is critical prior to the creative efforts of marketing.
Don’t Miss the Brand Boat!
The term branding is overused and misused in many conversations. Not only has it become erroneously synonymous with ‘marketing’, but the true meaning is completely overlooked as a poweful, highly critical piece to business success! This article speaks to the misuse and defines the true meaning of the term and how educating the business owner correctly and empower them to take action!
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